is sharing in that good news with 5-thousand manufacturing workers expected to be added to the payroll annually for the next several years. Plus, the number of students enrolled in manufacturing training and engineering courses is on the rise at two year colleges. Yet, some employers say they're having a hard time finding qualified candidates.

City help for Coronado, Gatta projects (Youngstown Business Journal, February 4, 2011) The city's Board of Control approved measures Thursday that would leverage nearly $3 million of investment for two businesses.

Editorial: Area leaders should engage public in discussion (Cincinnati Enquirer, February 5, 2011) It's good to see that our area's city and county leaders have begun to talk seriously about the shared services, consolidation and cost-saving measures taxpayers are demanding in this tough economy. But officials should do a better, more thoughtful job of bringing the people they serve into the conversation. And they should use the best available tools to engage citizens in the process.

(Marion Star, February 6, 2011) When it comes to the subject of "brain drain," or how best to keep young people from leaving the area once they graduate, area educators and community leaders are keenly aware it's an important issue.

Editorial: JobsOhio may run afoul of state constitution (The Plain Dealer, February 6, 2011) Since before the Civil War, the Ohio Constitution has forbidden Ohio direct government investment in private businesses. The reasons: When, as a young state, Ohio tried that, it nearly went broke. And Statehouse lobbies always want to hijack public money for private profits.

Editorial: Building on Greater Cleveland's strengths (The Plain Dealer, February 6, 2011) We've already become a draw for creative people who love affordable good living, a vibrant arts scene, abundant green space and a growing sustainability movement; for smart people already building next-generation LCD displays, fuel cells, cardio-graphics and space-propulsion systems; for immigrants drawn to a welcoming urban culture and high-quality universities; for high-end factory workers whose jobs now revolve around computers and precision gear; and for young people who savor the chance to live in modestly priced lofts in comeback neighborhoods and bike to work.

Indicators show reasons for hope (Cincinnati Enquirer, February 6, 2011) The economy seems to have turned the corner. Signs are positive as most economic indicators are improving on a consistent basis. Production and business profitability are up and even employment indicators are pointing in the right direction.